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What Causes Inadequate Weight Gain During Pregnancy?
Question: Hi,
I am a little worried as my weight is not increasing, as it used to, at the start of my pregnancy. Is there any cause of concern. Please advise, on what can be done. My due date is 18 Nov, 2015
Weight chart:
Weight at end of 8weeks - 52.9Kg
12 weeks - 53Kg
20Weeks - 56.7Kg
23 Weeks - 57.3kg
28 Weeks - 59Kg
30 Weeks - 59.7Kg
32 Weeks - 60.2 Kg (Scan done - Report suggested baby growth, by creation of chart with previous reading, suggests at 30 weeks. Baby weight 1413 gms +/- 141.3gms)
Please let me know, if any further information is required.
I am a little worried as my weight is not increasing, as it used to, at the start of my pregnancy. Is there any cause of concern. Please advise, on what can be done. My due date is 18 Nov, 2015
Weight chart:
Weight at end of 8weeks - 52.9Kg
12 weeks - 53Kg
20Weeks - 56.7Kg
23 Weeks - 57.3kg
28 Weeks - 59Kg
30 Weeks - 59.7Kg
32 Weeks - 60.2 Kg (Scan done - Report suggested baby growth, by creation of chart with previous reading, suggests at 30 weeks. Baby weight 1413 gms +/- 141.3gms)
Please let me know, if any further information is required.
Brief Answer:
Your weight is adequate
Detailed Answer:
Helloand welcome to Health Care Magic forum. Thanks for trusting us with your health concern . I can understand your anxiety related to your weight and would like to assure you that your weight is adequate for your duration of pregancy although your baby's weight is on the lower side. There is still time for tour baby to gain weight. I will advise you to maintain a healthy diet on a. regular basis.
Take plenty of fluids daily.
Take protien rich diet , add eggs in your diet if possible.
Increase milk , paneer , in your diet if you cannot take eggs.
Eat a banana daily with Milk .
Take Green leafy vegetables daily.
Avoid junk food as it is low on nutrients .
If you have any further query then I will be happy to help. Regards Dr Manisha Jain.
Your weight is adequate
Detailed Answer:
Helloand welcome to Health Care Magic forum. Thanks for trusting us with your health concern . I can understand your anxiety related to your weight and would like to assure you that your weight is adequate for your duration of pregancy although your baby's weight is on the lower side. There is still time for tour baby to gain weight. I will advise you to maintain a healthy diet on a. regular basis.
Take plenty of fluids daily.
Take protien rich diet , add eggs in your diet if possible.
Increase milk , paneer , in your diet if you cannot take eggs.
Eat a banana daily with Milk .
Take Green leafy vegetables daily.
Avoid junk food as it is low on nutrients .
If you have any further query then I will be happy to help. Regards Dr Manisha Jain.
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